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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,442.96, 35,105.40 and 16,023.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,442.96, 35,105.40 and 16,023.92 is: 22,109.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,442.96 : 35,105.40 = 16,023.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,442.96/35,105.40 = 16,023.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,442.96x = 35,105.40 × 16,023.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,442.96x = 562,526,121.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,526,121.17/25,442.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,109.30

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